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Infection on chemotherapy

Symptoms

  • Generally well but worried about the possibility of infection
  • Well but D7-15 post chemotherapy with a temperature >37.5

Advice

Contact the Acute Oncology Helpline for further advice:

0783 114 7653

Symptoms

  • Generally unwell with some signs of infection
  • Temperature > 38c
  • Shaking or shivering
  • Burning  when passing urine
  • Productive cough
  • Perfuse diarrhoea with or without a temperature

Advice

Contact the Acute Oncology Helpline immediately on:

0783 114 7653

You may be asked to attend the Ambulatory Oncology Clinic (AOCU) or the Emergency Department (ED) for assessment